4801 Alter Rd is a 853 square foot house on a 5,227 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Detroit data, we estimate the home's value is $57,665.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$68Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$57,665
$16K since August
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This home's estimate is 35.3% lower than the average sale price ($89K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,744 (+567.4%)
2024
$261 (−74.0%)
2023
$1,005 (+2.9%)
2022
$977 (+2.6%)
2021
$953
2020
$952 (+1.4%)
2019
$939 (−2.8%)
2018
$966
2017
$966 (−0.3%)
2016
$969 (+1.0%)
2015
$959 (+1.5%)
2014
$945 (+2.0%)
2013
$926
Tax history for 4801 Alter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,744 (+567.4%)
2024
$261 (−74.0%)
2023
$1,005 (+2.9%)
2022
$977 (+2.6%)
2021
$953
2020
$952 (+1.4%)
2019
$939 (−2.8%)
2018
$966
2017
$966 (−0.3%)
2016
$969 (+1.0%)
2015
$959 (+1.5%)
2014
$945 (+2.0%)
2013
$926
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R2
Two-Family Residential District
The R2 Two-Family Residential District is designed to protect and enhance those areas developed or likely to develop with single- or two-family dwellings. The district regulations are designed to promote a suitable environment for homes and for activities connected with family life. The only principal uses permitted by right are single- and two-family dwellings. Additional uses are conditional.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 672
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air Not Ducted
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JEFFERSON PARK LAND CO LTD
Living Sq. Ft: 853
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 672
Building Sq. Ft: 853
# of Stories: 1.25
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: W ALTER RD 454&455 AND E 10 FT OF VAC ALLEY ADJ JEFFERSON PK LAND CO LTD SUB L47 P6 PLATS, W C R 21/691 51.22 IRREG
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 624
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,227
Legal Lot Number: 454
Municipality Name: DETROIT
Acres: 0.12
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 853
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 21063015-6
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
EMAN Hamilton Academy
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
East English Village Preparatory Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$55,000 – $67,000
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